Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

William B Lewis

Details

Rank: Sergeant
Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
Unit/Command:
Company B,
3d U.S. Cavalry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: January 20, 1879
Medal of Honor Action Place: Bluff Station, Wyoming, USA

Citation

Bravery in skirmish.

Medal of Honor Recipient William B. Lewis

Additional Details

Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: March 28, 1879
Born: 1847, Boston, Suffolk County, MA, United States
Died: November 1, 1900, Mamaroneck, NY, United States
Buried: Beechwoods Cemetery (7-3-3), New Rochelle, NY, United States